Since graduating from the University of Western Ontario Dave has pursued an active freelance career. Currently, he conducts the Kitchener Musical Society Band and the New Horizons band of Guelph and has also performed in or conducted many local musicals. A long time music educator, he is in demand as a guest conductor and clinician. When not performing and/or recording with Brassroots, Windjammers, and the Slide by Slide Trombone Quartet, Dave freelances, teaches and pursues the solo repertoire for trombone.